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Canada Orders TikTok Shutdown Amid Security Concerns

CosmicTaco · 2024-11-07T09:19:35.951465+05:30

- The federal government has ordered TikTok to wind down its Canadian operations, citing national security risks. - Canadian users can still access and use TikTok, but the company must cease its business activities in the country. - Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne emphasized the decision was based on advice from security and intelligence agencies. - TikTok plans to challenge the shutdown order in court, arguing it will result in job losses and is not in the best interest of Canadians. - Similar scrutiny of TikTok has occurred in the U.S., with ongoing legal battles over its operations and ownership. Source: [Billboard](https://www.billboard.com/pro/tiktok-canada-close-offices/), [Theglobeandmail](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-ottawa-orders-shutdown-of-tiktoks-canadian-arm-but-citizens-can-keep/), [Toronto Star](https://www.thestar.com/business/ottawa-orders-tiktoks-canadian-arm-to-be-dissolved/article_b269ca93-5794-5a37-b486-250b8ed3fd41.html)

The federal government has ordered TikTok to wind down its Canadian operations, citing national security risks.
Canadian users can still access and use TikTok, but the company must cease its business activities in the country.
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne emphasized the decision was based on advice from security and intelligence agencies.
TikTok plans to challenge the shutdown order in court, arguing it will result in job losses and is not in the best interest of Canadians.
Similar scrutiny of TikTok has occurred in the U.S., with ongoing legal battles over its operations and ownership.

Source: Billboard, Theglobeandmail, Toronto Star